Akita City: Omori-yama Zoo & Port Tower Cerion
Start your day captivated at Akita City Omori-yama Zoo (大森山動物園), beloved by locals and known as "Akiggin Omoirin no Mori," where the closeness of the animals will thrill the whole family. After enjoying the mini Ferris wheel and carousel at the amusement park Anipa within the zoo grounds, head to the Tosakinminato area in the afternoon. Rest at the indoor greenery plaza of Cerion Rista (セリオンリスタ), then take in the grand panorama of Akita Harbor and the Oga Peninsula from the 100-meter-high observation deck of Port Tower Cerion. Wrap up at the Tosakinminato History Museum to gaze up at the magnificent decorated floats. A perfect itinerary for families with young children—an indulgent course combining animals and a charming harbor town.
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Get up close to the animals and observe them at their most energetic just after opening at "Akiggin Omoirin no Mori"
Enjoy the mini Ferris wheel and carousel at the small amusement park within the zoo
The glass-roofed, all-weather indoor greenery space lets children play freely without worrying about the weather
View a grand panorama of Akita Harbor and the Oga Peninsula from the free observation deck 100 meters above ground
Touch on the harbor town Tosakinminato's history and festival culture through the display of magnificent decorated floats
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